The once mighty IBM is now a shrinking violet having recorded a devastating 21 straight quarters of declining revenues. IBM has just reported yet another quarter of falling sales and profits, with a 4.7% drop in quarterly revenue to US$19.3 billion for the second quarter of the current financial year.

The US ban on passengers carrying electronic devices larger than a smartphone into the interior of an airplane has been lifted for all but one airport.

Security firm UpGuard has disclosed that nearly four million accounts of users of financial publishing company Dow Jones were exposed in a cloud-based file repository which had been configured to allow semi-public access.

The FBI has warned consumers to consider cyber security prior to introducing smart, interactive, internet-connected toys into their homes or trusted environments.

Australians are selective about sharing data with government agencies or commercial organisations, according to a survey conducted by global IT company Unisys.

Software applications and outsourcing services provider Civica has secured a deal to deliver its Authority 7 local government software and systems to assist the Lake Macquarie City Council to improve customer engagement, user experience and enhance service delivery.

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